Vini's new contract hides a 'surprise', Florentino reluctantly agrees

After long months of a saga that has significantly affected the first team, the executives led by Florentino Pérez are very close to finalizing Vinícius Jr.'s contract renewal. The verdeamarelo "7" has drawn attention due to his contractual situation, even though his current deal with Real Madrid would last until the summer of 2027.

However, the possibility that a club from the European soccer elite or a multi-million offer from Saudi Arabia—approaches that were indeed real—might appear worried the Merengue sports management. Not for nothing, Vinícius is one of the most decisive players in Europe, as well as essential in building the current and future sports projects.

Tomás González-Martín's information could put an end to that significant debate that has been circulating for months through the halls of the Valdebebas offices. According to sources consulted by the veteran journalist, Vinícius would renew his contract until the summer of 2029: the player, as he expressed after the match against RB Salzburg, wants to continue as a Madridist.

However, the fact that Vinícius's current contract only extends for two years, until mid-2029 (2029), is a condition that would have changed in the latest negotiations. Because Real Madrid expected to further increase the duration of his current contract, setting its limit at 2030 or even beyond.

Change of plans

Vinícius would be 30 years old on the date desired by Real Madrid, at which point he would enter the annual renewal phase. The South American player, however, would like to escape a dynamic to which great stars and legends of the white team have previously been subjected... by signing until the summer of 2029, at which point he would be exactly 29 years old.

That is a condition the board of directors doesn't like, but they are willing to compromise in order to put an end to a saga that has dragged on for too long. Especially considering the modest performance Vinícius has shown so far: his performances during the second half of the 24/25 season have drawn criticism... which extend to the match against RB Salzburg.

In any case, Vinícius's renewal is much closer according to Tomás González-Martín's information. The reporter from "El Debate" surprises by revealing a condition that diverges from the original plans of the Madrid team... but that they could accept in order to definitively establish the São Gonçalo striker as a first team star.

Such a signature would also appease Vinícius Jr.'s entourage, who have made striking claims in recent days about the Brazilian striker's position in the first team. Everyone wins, except Real Madrid with the new contract end date for the Carioca striker, with a renewal that solves an important source of instability.